From Fatnick and the magical Spectrum Elf
Author: Fatnick
New Single: Going Overground
Sometimes, the best way to remind yourself why you cycle to work is to take the train.
Did We Land on The Moon?
I decided against watching the Did We Land on The Moon? documentary last night, and reading the posts on Twitter makes me very glad that I didn’t. There is no question that man went to the moon. From equipment left at the launch site to Read More …
Procrastination Exercise One: Sonic the Fighters
Creating Fatherhood required a surprising amount of mental discipline, thanks to a sudden and almost irresistible urge for PROCRASTINATION. Consequently, I thought I’d do a quick couple of posts on the things that have been distracting me over the last month. So then, for the Read More …
New Single: Fatherhood
Blimey! Has it really been a month since I last updated? I will make posting more often my NEW YEARS RESOLUTION. Anyway, my daughter Ellie turned 13 months (has it been that long already?) on Wednesday, and it’s truly terrifying just how quickly she’s changing. Read More …
Coeeee – I’m Back!
Don’t panic everyone! I’m not dead, I’ve just been on holiday! After 3 weeks touring the US…and a couple of weeks sorting myself out…I’m back and ready to begin the music making afresh. Hurrah! Until then, here’s a specified New York for you:
Run Away! The Terrible Lizard Kitty has Arrived!
Yes folks! After 6 months of reasonably light graft, The Terrible Lizard Kitty video game OST has arrived! It’s available on Bandcamp for £1.40, and with the download you’ll get 14 main tracks (6 Spectrum, 8 Megadrive. All bar 2 are entirely unique) 1 bonus Read More …
Plogue Chipsounds Review
Plogue have just released an update for their Chipsounds plugin – something I’ve used extensively on Attack of The Terrible Lizard Kitty – and are currently selling it for half price. I thought now would be a good time to jot down a quick review. Read More …
Attack of The Terrible Lizard kitty
Written as a soundtrack for a game that doesn’t exist, the Attack of The Terrible Lizard Kitty combines “8-bit” tracks written for the Zx Spectrum’s AY-8912 with more advanced “16-bit” versions written for the Sega Megadrive’s YM-2612 & PSG combo. Hear the kitty’s mighty mew. Read More …
The Terrible Lizard Kitty (almost) Cometh!
Well, It’s almost time for me to unleash my new ‘Attack of The Terrible Lizard Kitty’ album. Hurrah! I thought that, while I just finish everything off, you might appreciate another preview. This time: ‘Helicopter Ride’ [youtube]http://youtu.be/U1yQ4_xQIA8[/youtube] I hope you enjoy it! This Read More …
Photo of the day 03/09/12
Taken on my ride into work: Raw Power
Ghostbusters!
El Reg have written a retrospective on one of my favourite Speccy Games, Ghostbusters: Considering I was late onto the Speccy scene, arriving at a time there were many more technically impressive games available, I have no idea just why I liked Ghostbusters so much. Read More …
Farewell Sony Liverpool
It’s with a heavy (and deeply surprised) heart that I bid farewell to another fantastic UK games developer – Sony Liverpool. While Psygnosis (or Sony Liverpool, as they became) may not have immediately come to mind if I were asked to name Read More …
New Track: Olympic Anthem
Oh, I haven’t updated for a while have I? Sorry about that – I’ve spent the time beavering away on my game soundtrack album (you know, this one) but thought I’d take some time out to compose something especially for the Olympics. I wanted to Read More …
Photo of the day…
Piccadilly circus, specified! I much prefer it this way.
Exciting New Album
Hello everyone! I’m pleased to announce that the new Fatnick album is available for preorder over at Bandcamp. The album is a soundtrack to a fictitious Terrible Lizard Kitty video game, and is divided between 8-bit tracks written for the ZX Spectrum’s AY-8912 and glorious Read More …
Some people upload game videos…
…but most people don’t leave the original Spectrum loading procedure intact! “paulisthebest3uk”, I salute you: [youtube]http://youtu.be/zlsDmALohQQ[/youtube]
The Death and Return of Mechafatnick.co.uk
Hello folks, In light of the FANCY new Workpress facebook plugin, i thought it would be a good idea to finally get round to update the site to the latest version of WordPress. To cut a long story short, it was a bad idea. A Read More …
Destroy All Buses
If you’ve ever tried cycling in London, you’ll already know what a hassle these big red monstrosities can be. lets destroy them all!* (*N.B. this is only a joke. Hurting people isn’t fun, obviously.) Preview/Download DESTROY ALL BUSES by Fatnick
IAMNOTARMINVANBUREN
A simple trancey-style track, put together for a bit of fun. That’s all there is too it, really. Preview/Download IAmNotArminVanBuuren by Fatnick